Job Description
Corporate Fundraising & Engagement Officer
- Salary: £28,000 - £31,000 (depending on experience)
- Location: London
- Contract: Full-time, with flexible office co-working and some remote working
- Brilliant benefits package including 27 days annual leave, hybrid office/remote working, flexible working hours, pension
Charity People is delighted to be working in partnership with SolarAid, who are searching for a brilliant Corporate Fundraising & Engagement Officer to join their growing fundraising team at an ambitious and exciting time for this incredible charity.
About SolarAid
SolarAid is on a mission to combat poverty and climate change by providing access to clean, safe solar energy access in Africa. Their work transforms lives, communities, and the planet. With a growing corporate partnerships programme and a major new multi-year partnership, this is an exciting time to join our team and help us harness the power of business to create real impact.
Our partnerships programme has grown rapidly, opening exciting new opportunities for deeper engagement and expansion. This role sits at the heart of that momentum, connecting corporate supporters with inspiring stories and shaping corporate engagement activities. SolarAid is a place where ideas and collaboration is encouraged, and the impact is immediate. If you're motivated by building connections and making positive change, we'd love you to join us."
Lyndsay Dixon, Corporate Partnerships Manager
The Role
The team are looking for a Corporate Fundraising & Engagement Officer to play a key role in delivering their ambitious corporate strategy. Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will inspire and engage corporate supporters and prospects, driving income and awareness through creative campaigns, events, and relationship management.
This is a varied and dynamic role where no two days are the same. You'll work across a number of exciting fundraising campaigns, support corporate engagement activities, and represent SolarAid at key events.
If you're proactive, confident, and passionate about making a difference, this role could be perfect for you.
What You'll Do
- Deliver fundraising campaigns such as Night Without Light and SolaRaise, and support initiatives like the Big Give.
- Engage corporate supporters and employees, motivating participation in fundraising and challenge events.
- Grow payroll giving and regular giving channels, building relationships with new partners.
- Represent SolarAid at events, sometimes independently, and ensure supporters feel valued and connected.
- Create engaging content for LinkedIn and blogs, and support the development of presentations and marketing materials.
- Research new prospects to grow our corporate pipeline and help secure future partnerships.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Confident and engaging, with experience delivering talks and presentations.
- Skilled at building relationships and interacting with people at events.
- Familiar with corporate partnerships and fundraising platforms.
- A creative thinker who enjoys finding new ways to inspire and fundraise.
- Motivated, proactive, and happy to travel for events when needed.
- Experience with Canva, payroll giving, and creating LinkedIn content would be a bonus.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a growing, purpose-driven organisation making a global impact.
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements - remote work combined with collaborative office days.
- Opportunities for professional development and creativity in your role.
To apply
To request a job description and to register your interest in this brilliant role, please send your updated CV to Kevin Croasdale from our recruitment partner, Charity People. If your profile fits what we're looking for we'll be in touch with lots more details and to arrange a follow up call.
Key Dates
- Closing - Midday 13th January
- Shortlist confirmed Friday 16th January 2026
- Interviews - w/c 26th January
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Kevin if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
